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SIM University, Unisim V CONTENTS I Welcome to SIM University, UniSIM V Message from the President V Part A: About Us 02 Getting to Know UniSIM 02 Profile and History 02 • Profile • History and Development Board of Trustees 02 UniSIM College, Schools, Departments and Administrative Offices 03 • UniSIM College • Schools • Departments and Administrative Offices • Centres • Learning Services • Administration Private Education Act 04 Study at UniSIM 04 Why Choose UniSIM 04 Mode of Study 05 • Lectures, Tutorials and Seminars • E-Learning • Distinguished Faculty and Examiners Programme Structure 06 • Undergraduate Programmes (Full-time) • Undergraduate Programmes (Part-time) • Graduate Programmes • Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) Assessment 07 • Continuous Assessment Component • Examinable Component • Grade Point Average • Academic Standards Alumni 08 • Alumni Network • Alumni Membership SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2016/2017 CONTENTS II • Alumni Events • Lifelong Learning • Facilities • SIM Library on-site • NTU One-North Alumni Clubhouse • Alumni e-Newsletter • Alumni Volunteer Programme • Alumni Portal Copyright 08 • What Students Should Know • What is Copyright • What is Copyright Infringement or Abuse • How Much Copying is Allowed • Penalties • Conclusion Disciplinary Matters 10 Teaching and Learning 11 Associate Faculty 11 Support and Facilities 11 Technology 12 • Campus Network • Online Services • MyUniSIM (Blackboard) Learning Management System • Students’ Portal • Members’ Hub Libraries 12 C-three (Counselling) 13 Undergraduate Studies (Full-time) 13 Academic Programmes 13 Admissions 14 How to Apply 15 Tuition Fee and Tuition Grant 15 Awards 16 SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2016/2017 CONTENTS III Financial Aid 17 Undergraduate Studies (Part-time) 20 Academic Programmes 20 Admissions 22 How to Apply 23 Tuition Fee and Subsidy 24 Scholarships 25 Sponsorships 26 Financial Aid 27 Course Registration 29 Award of Grades 32 Challenge Examination 33 Graduate Studies 34 Academic Programmes 34 Admissions 39 How to Apply 39 Tuition Fees 40 Continuing Education 40 Continuing Education & Training (CET) Courses 40 SkillsFuture Courses 41 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 43 Accelerated Pathway Programmes 46 Campus Map 47 SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2016/2017 CONTENTS IV Part B: Degree Programmes 49 School of Arts and Social Sciences 49 School of Business 51 School of Human Development and Social Services 51 School of Law 53 School of Science and Technology 53 UniSIM College 54 UniSIM Centre for Chinese Studies 54 SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2016/2017 WELCOME TO SIM UNIVERSITY, UniSIM V Message from the President SIM University, UniSIM has a unique place in the tertiary education landscape in Singapore. As the only private university in Singapore dedicated to fresh school leavers and working adults, UniSIM plays an important role of supporting Singapore’s economic growth by providing skills and knowledge upgrading pathways for our students. We adopt a flexible and practice-focused teaching and learning approach and offer programmes that are rigorous, multi-mode and relevant - factors that are highly valued by professionals who demand learning that can be tailored to suit their hectic schedules and knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable to their jobs. This Bulletin provides information about the undergraduate and graduate part-time programmes that we offer through our five schools (School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Business, School of Human Development and Social Services, School of Science and Technology and School of Law) and undergraduate full-time programmes through our UniSIM College. Information concerning admission, academic requirements and regulations, and student services are also included. In it, you will find out how our industry-relevant modular programmes can enable our students to complement and enhance their personal and working lives. And how our flexible mode of delivery allows them to pursue higher education and lifelong learning while balancing career, family and social responsibilities. We encourage you to visit our website www.unisim.edu.sg for the latest updates and our campus to discover for yourself the rich SIM University experience. Professor Cheong Hee Kiat President SIM University SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2016/2017 SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2015/2016 ABOUT US > Getting to know UniSIM 02 Getting to know UniSIM Profile and History Profile Established in 2005, SIM University, UniSIM promotes excellence in lifelong education through a uniquely designed learning experience, equipping learners for a better future. Over 13,600 students and 26,500 alumni have chosen UniSIM for our high academic standards, programme quality and diversity, applied focus, social conscious emphasis, flexible learning environment and strategic partnerships. UniSIM is well-positioned to meet the higher education aspirations of our diverse group of learners, and to develop a high-quality workforce in Singapore. The entire range of learners, from fresh school leavers to retirees with a wealth of life experience, is discovering valuable lifelong learning opportunities at UniSIM. Multiple learning paths are tailored to meet the needs of our students and to help them achieve their life and career goals. Since July 2008, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has extended subsidies for tertiary education at UniSIM to eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents as part of the national initiative to promote continuing education and training. The majority of our part-time undergraduate students enjoy this subsidy of up to 55% presently. In 2012, UniSIM received a mandate from MOE to offer full-time university places to fresh school leavers – this not only opens another avenue for Singaporeans to meet their aspirations for higher education, it also, through UniSIM, creates new and exciting degree pathways for our students. These full-time programmes are government-funded. Today, UniSIM offers more than 50 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate programmes, as well as a broad range of Continuing Education and Training modular courses, through our five schools – School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Business, School of Human Development and Social Services, School of Law, and School of Science and Technology. History and Development The birth of UniSIM took years of meticulous planning and preparation. The seeds were first sown in 1992 when MOE appointed the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) to run the Open University Degree Programme (OUDP) in collaboration with The Open University of the United Kingdom (OUUK). They jointly offered OUDP, and the first intake of students, which numbered 900, had only three degree programmes to choose from. In 2002, OUDP was granted accreditation status by OUUK and renamed SIM Open University Centre, with greater autonomy in designing and directing its academic programmes. Thus began the process to achieve the vision of transforming the Centre into a full-fledged university. In January 2005, that vision was realised when MOE granted SIM the approval to form SIM University – Singapore’s only private national university. On 14 April 2005, SIM University was formally registered and commenced classes with its first student intake in January 2006. Board of Trustees The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the SIM Governing Council. The Trustees comprise nominees of the SIM Governing Council, SIM, Ministry of Education and Workforce Development Agency, eminent academics or business leaders, and President of SIM University as ex-officio. SIM UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 2016/2017 ABOUT US > Getting to know UniSIM 03 UniSIM College, Schools, Departments and Administrative Offices UniSIM College UniSIM College (UC) is dedicated to the development of curricula and programmes for SIM University’s full- time students, who will enjoy government tuition fee subsidies, bursaries and tuition fee loans. UC seeks to develop self-directed learners and job-ready graduates for the ever-changing and increasingly globalised work environment by offering applied, practice-oriented programmes that include a Professional Major in Accountancy, Major in Finance with a minor, Major in Marketing with a minor, Major in Human Resource Management with a minor, Major in Social Work with a minor and Major in Supply Chain Management with a minor. UniSIM’s approach to higher education focuses on services-related disciplines with an emphasis on social responsibility. Schools UniSIM provides a comprehensive range of programmes for both undergraduate and graduate studies through our five schools. School of Arts and Social Sciences School of Business School of Human Development and Social Services School of Science and Technology School of Law Departments and Administrative Offices The UC and Schools are supported by various departments and offices that oversee the areas of e-Learning, research, IT and administrative services. Centres C-three Counselling Centre for Applied Research Centre for Continuing & Professional Education Teaching & Learning Centre UniSIM Centre for Chinese Studies Learning Services Educational Technology & Production Learning Systems and Applications Online Learning Unit Administration Campus IT Services Corporate Office Office of Academic Services Office of Admissions Office of Graduate Studies Office of Student & Alumni Relations Centres The Centres at UniSIM support the University in the areas of Continuing and Professional Education, Applied Research, Teaching and Learning Excellence, C-three (Counselling), as
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